Yuri !!! On Runway | Model AU

Chapter 2: Tokyo Lotus

"A one-way ticket for Tokyo, please." I was currently at Hasetsu's airport. I had brought a small suitcase with me. I didn't know how long I'd stay in Tokyo. I hoped I'd stay there for while, but that could only happen if I was successful in the fashion industry. Tokyo was full of opportunities; I had to do my best in order to seize one of them.

Even if that might sound surprising, I didn't own a lot of clothes. I couldn't afford to since I was saving up for Tokyo. I was really excited and nervous. I finally got the chance to achieve my dreams !

"A one-way ?" asked the woman at the desk.

"Yes, please."

She seemed surprised. It probably was because I had very little luggage.

I paid with a credit card, and she handed me my boarding pass. I thanked her and headed for the security gate. My suitcase was opened by the security guard.

"What's this ?" he asked. He was looking at my hair products.

"I'm a hair stylist ! It's just a couple of hair products. There is shampoo, conditioner, hair gel and stuff like that."

"It's alright then. You can pass."

I went to the waiting area and munched on a biscuit I had bought earlier in the airport. I always tend to eat when I'm nervous. When it was time to go on board, I grabbed my suitcase and walked into the plane. It was rather small since Hasetsu was a small town but during spring the planes were bigger. Spring was the touristic season for Hasetsu. A lot of people came to stay in Hasetsu for a couple of weeks so they could see the cherry blossoms.

The flight didn't take much time. I was on my phone the whole time, scrolling down my Instagram feed. I followed a lot of people from the fashion industry so I'd know what they were up to.

I almost gasped when I came across a specific picture. It was guy with silver hair. He was doing a shoot for Chanel. His clothes were gorgeous, but not as gorgeous as his body. He had an elegant neck and icy blue eyes. I felt like they were piercing right into my soul.

I read the text under the picture. It said: "Shooting for the Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection with gorgeous models from IMJ ! Viktor Nikiforov wearing the Classic Knitted Turtleneck in space grey."

I immediately wanted to buy the shirt. Then I remembered I was broke.

Pretty much all the money I had saved up had been spent so I could go to Tokyo. I had some left but I kinda needed it if I wanted to eat decent food and sleep with a roof over my head.

I sighed. Why were designers clothes so expensive ?!?
Because they are made of expensive fabric and stuff.

I put my phone back into my pocket. The plane had landed.

"You can now exit the plane. Don't forget your bags and thank you for choosing Japan Airlines !" A voice played.

I grabbed my luggage tightly. I was a bit nervous. I only had came to Tokyo once when I was a kid. It was a school thing. Ever since then, I wanted to be a part of the fashion world.

I called a taxi. I had decided to stay in a cheap hotel for a few days, just the time to find a job and a place to stay. The streets were very crowded. It was as I remembered, lots of people walking in every possible directions, the bright lights, the high buildings. Tokyo was a real animated city. I gave the cab driver some money then I got to my room.

The hotel looked worse in real life than in the pictures. The sidewalk was all crumbled and the luminous sign on the facade was not luminous all over. It read: "Tkyo Lotu". It was meant to say "Tokyo Lotus"...

I couldn't really complain since the hotel was in the city's most frequented area, where all the boutiques and popular places were.

My hotel room smelled like peppermint. It was odd but better than if it had smelt like old rags or puke. There was a single bed in a corner and a small couch next to it. The bathroom was also small, with only a toilet, a shower and a sink. There was just enough place to stand. The floor was all wood, which I was grateful for. I wouldn't have been able to survive if it had been covered with a rusty old carped. These things disgusted me. I felt like they were always dirty.

Next to door was a wardrobe with some hooks. I put my stuff in there and decided to take care of it tomorrow. I was tired and it was late.

Before going to bed, I took a shower and put on clean clothes. I wanted to go buy some essentials. I didn't want to carry too much stuff in the place so I was in need of some essentials.

I got out of the hotel and decided to walk around. I came across a small shop that smelled sweet. As I entered, I was filled with the smell of chocolate. All around me, there were chocolates. Not drugstore chocolate.

It was the kind of chocolate that contained 500 calories a BITE.

Then I noticed them. The chocolates on the counter. A lady behind the counter caught me staring.

"These ones are for tasting. You can have one if you want !"

"What...kind of chocolate is that ?"

"It"s raspberry and hazelnut creamy bomb with fondant sparkles. Pretty tasty !"

"Thank you but, I should head out..."

"Have one ! It's free chocolate ! Come on."

"Ok..."

I took one and put it in my mouth. I let it melt slowly as I exited the shop. It was so frickin delish ! I could eat dozens of those.

No Yuuri ! You promised yourself you wouldn't do this kind of thing again. No stress-eating ! Bad Yuuri.

I closed my eyes.

Then I bumped into someone. It seems like walking on the street with your eyes closed is not the best idea ever.

We both fell to the floor.

"Sorry !" I apologized to the boy. He lifted his head.

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AN:
Long time no see~
I was busy with life now I'm back. What's up people?
If any of you were wondering p, the fashion show was great ! It inspired me a lot. Will definitely use this experience in a later chapters.

Also has any of you ever been to Tokyo ? If you want to talk about it, please send me a message ! I'd love to hear about it to make sure my story is the least bit accurate since I've never been to Tokyo.

Sorry not sorry for the cliffhanger! I love being a bitsh.

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